Erick Trickel

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Senior Draft Analyst at Sports Illustrated

#BroncosCountry Senior Draft Analyst @MileHighHuddle. Host of Dove Valley Deep Divers. Tweets/opinions strictly mine. Business Email: [email protected]

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Here's Why Broncos Shouldn't Shy Away from OL in the NFL Draft

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

The Denver Broncos had one of the top offensive lines last year, according to ESPN metrics, ranking No. 1 in both pass-blocking win rate and run-blocking win rate. Four of the Broncos' five starters are under contract for at least two more years, with a year-by-year option at center for the next three. Despite their stability, the Broncos' O-linemen are also expensive, and the team has some age-related questions with their tackles.
Broncos Meeting With Coveted Ohio State RB, per Report

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

The Denver Broncos have been doing a lot of work on the running back draft class dating back to the NFL Scouting Combine. The Broncos continued by bringing in multiple running backs for team visits, with one more on Wednesday, the final day for visits. It's worth noting that in two years under Sean Payton, the Broncos have only ever drafted one player they brought in for a visit, with that being cornerback Riley Moss, whom they traded up for in the 2023 NFL draft.
Finding Broncos: Does Arizona WR Tet McMillan Fit With Sean Payton?

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

Finding Broncos continues to scout the 2025 NFL draft. Next up, Tetairoa McMillan. In this story:The Denver Broncos are expected to draft an offensive weapon for Bo Nix at No. 20 overall. The focus has been on the running back and tight end class, but what about wide receiver? One potential candidate is Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan. What would he bring to the table? Let's dive into McMillan's scouting report. BiographyMcMillan was born in Hawaii but moved to Southern California when he was 12.
Finding Broncos: Stanford WR Provides Missing Skill Set

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

As we inch closer to the NFL draft, the Denver Broncos have been increasingly linked to various wide receiver prospects, especially in the first round. Whether the Broncos opt to take on in Round 1 or later, it's safe to assume a wide receiver will be drafted. One candidate is Stanford's Elic Ayomanor. Let's dive into his scouting report. BiographyAyomanor is a Canadian born in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He attended Stanford and is only 21, though he turns 22 in June.
Broncos Land High-Impact Draft Class After Multiple Trades in New Mock

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

The Denver Broncos will have the chance to be this active on draft day. In this story:The NFL draft is 10 days away, and the Denver Broncos are embracing the calm before the storm. The Broncos still have work to do, but pro days are over, and most visits are over. Now, it's a matter of figuring out their boards and plans for when the chaos of the draft gets underway. While the 2024 draft was much more straightforward with the push to “get a quarterback” at 12 overall, this year is less so.
Finding Broncos: Why Ole Miss DL Keeps Getting Mocked at No. 20

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

In case you missed it, the Denver Broncos are in the defensive line market with the NFL draft rapidly approaching. With possible veteran departures to preempt, the Broncos could use their first-round pick on a D-lineman, especially with how deep this running back class is. One of the defensive line prospects commonly mocked to the Broncos is Ole Miss' Walter Nolen. Let's dive into his scouting report. Nolen turns 22 on October 14.
Finding Broncos: Oregon DL Worthy of the No. 20 Overall Pick?

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

The Denver Broncos have three defensive linemen entering a contract year. Although at least one is expected to be extended, the Broncos have to prepare for the possibility of a D-line exodus. The NFL draft offers Denver the opportunity to hedge against future losses, and hopefully, add an impact player. Oregon's Derrick Harmon is one such candidate. Let's dive into Harmon's scouting report. Harmon turned 22 on October 9.
ESPN Links New 'Wild Card' Prospect to Broncos at No. 20 Overall

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

Everyone is trying to predict which team will draft which player later this month, and with the Denver Broncos picking 20th, it's even more difficult. 19 players will get drafted before the Broncos are on the clock, and this is a weird draft with fewer true first-round-graded players and even fewer blue-chip prospects than the NFL sees in most years. However, it seemed safe to eliminate some positions for the Broncos early — that is, until a recent article from ESPN.
Here's Why Broncos Have Been Linked to So Many WR Prospects

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

The Denver Broncos have sat idle at wide receiver this offseason, outside of adding Trent Sherfield to play special teams and occasionally block. The Broncos haven’t added a legitimate playmaker to the position and are betting on developing their young corps. However, that could prove costly. The Broncos should be looking to add a wide receiver via the NFL draft.
Broncos' Draft Success in First 3 Rounds Receives Eye-Opening Ranking

1 week ago | si.com | Erick Trickel

As teams prepare for the NFL draft, reflecting upon what they've done through the years can be insightful. A reexamination of history can carry more weight with some teams than others, especially in the case of the Denver Broncos, who have undergone multiple staff changes over the last decade. Today, we're examining how the Broncos' draft hauls compare to the rest of the NFL over the last 10 years.